as in unfailing
not being or likely to be wrong
an unerring taste in interior decoration
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Recent Examples of unerring
Of course, social media, with its unerring ability to optimize our feeds for outrage, has only amplified that tendency.
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Bryan Walsh, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The film’s blistering opening salvo, a frenetic shootout designed to introduce us to Fok’s unerring dedication to old-school law enforcement, sees the camera adopt Fok’s POV for much of the action.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
But the development is less iterative, and not just because a novel needs a different kind of pacing, a need that Buzzati meets with unerring judgment.
—Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
People who can simultaneously attend to the needs of a newborn and a toddler have my unerring admiration; anyone working in recruitment should recognize their panoply of transferable skills immediately.
—Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Bryan Walsh, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The film’s blistering opening salvo, a frenetic shootout designed to introduce us to Fok’s unerring dedication to old-school law enforcement, sees the camera adopt Fok’s POV for much of the action.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
But the development is less iterative, and not just because a novel needs a different kind of pacing, a need that Buzzati meets with unerring judgment.
—Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
People who can simultaneously attend to the needs of a newborn and a toddler have my unerring admiration; anyone working in recruitment should recognize their panoply of transferable skills immediately.
—Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerring
Adjective
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Yesterday’s pangrams were gainful, unfailing and unflagging.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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She’s put off by his sweetness, his refusal to respond to her meanness and his unfailing encouragement, expressing pride in her tiniest recovery wins.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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Authoritarian leaders frequently operate from deep insecurity or an overwhelming need to appear infallible.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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An infallible dealmaker, resourceful problem-solver and filmmaker-friendly bon vivant, Ammar has played a pivotal, yet often behind-the-scenes role, in building cultural and cinematic bridges between Europe, the U.S. and the Arab world over the last 50 years.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The world is all about them, and they are constantly focused on creating a perfect image of themselves in front of others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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This results in chewy little springs perfect for pasta salads, but also a rich ragù.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Road playoff wins also require flawless help defense and execution down the stretch, especially against an historically great team that entered the Finals 80-18.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The number of squeaky-clean eateries across South Florida took a dip last month, with the state posting its lowest count of flawless inspections since June 2023.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Its toll is seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Lightweight, quick-drying, and trail-tough, these pants have been a reliable companion for hiking and travel.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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“Unerring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unerring. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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